Okarche Water Quality

Oklahoma

Health Violations

The tap water in Okarche, Oklahoma is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,360 people. 227 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1038 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

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Water Systems
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Population Served
227
Total Violations
227
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Okarche, Oklahoma is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,360 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Okarche shows 227 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 227 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 1038, 5200, 2976, 1040, 3000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Oklahoma drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
OKARCHE 1,110 84 Health
OKARCHE RWD, INC 250 143 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

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TRI Facilities in Okarche

Facility Total Releases
Omega Gas Plant 71.6K lbs
Dcp Midstream Lp/okarche Plant 15.7K lbs
Nortek Air Solutions 109 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okarche, Oklahoma water safe to drink?
Okarche is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,360 people. 227 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Okarche have?
Okarche water systems have a total of 227 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 227 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Okarche water?
Health-based violations for Okarche water systems include the following contaminants: 1038, 5200, 2976, 1040, 3000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Okarche?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Okarche, Oklahoma, collectively covering approximately 1,360 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Okarche get its drinking water?
Okarche's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Okarche?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Okarche, Oklahoma, reporting a combined 87.4K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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